Woodland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woodland Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$147,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $389,500 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,000 | 9 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $389,500 | 10 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $147,000 | 7 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Woodland Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $115,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Foreign Relations | Welfare | $50,000 |
| Georgetown Institute for Women | Welfare | $40,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Welfare | $20,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Human Rights | Welfare | $20,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Educational | $9,500 |
| Gun Violence Prevention & Advocacy | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Myriad USA | Welfare | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Afsaneh Beschloss
- Maryam Mashayekhi
Questions people ask
Does Woodland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woodland Foundation give?
$147,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Woodland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Afsaneh Beschloss (Director) and Maryam Mashayekhi (Director).